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THURSDAY UPDATE: MU scientist helps detect COVID variants in NYC wastewater

February 3, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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THURSDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: Highway Patrol reports over 200 calls for service

February 3, 2022 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City residents attempt to plow through the aftermath of overnight snowfall

February 3, 2022 8:42 PM Joushua Blount

Following another round of overnight snowfall, some Jefferson City residents had to work their way out of small mountains of snow to get to their destination.

Jefferson City joins list of Mid-Missouri schools closed Thursday as region faces second round of snow

February 2, 2022 12:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Some Mid-Missouri schools began announcing Thursday closures around noon on Wednesday as snow continued to blanket the area, with several more inches expected before the storm is through.

Electric companies preparing for outages as snowstorm approaches

February 1, 2022 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

Utility companies are telling their customers to be ready for potential power outages ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Central Missouri.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 115 new coronavirus cases

February 1, 2022 10:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities receive bomb threats on first day of Black History Month

February 1, 2022 4:46 PM Hannah Falcon

In a growing national trend, at least 13 historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats today, on the first day of Black history month.

Jefferson City Public Works prepares for days-long winter storm

January 31, 2022 11:10 AM Hannah Falcon

Mid-Missouri is expecting to get several inches of snow this week, which may make for unsafe road conditions.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nearly half of 530 new coronavirus cases under 30-years-old

January 31, 2022 10:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Attorney general seeks restraining orders against CPS, other schools in mask lawsuits

January 31, 2022 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri Attorney General Office has begun filing motions for temporary restraining orders in lawsuits against Columbia Public Schools and other school districts over mask mandates.

Lincoln University of Missouri Board of Curators select next president

January 28, 2022 6:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Lincoln University of Missouri Board of Curators has selected the 21st president of the university.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 350 new coronavirus cases; hospitalizations down

January 28, 2022 2:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Health reducing COVID testing hours over the weekend

January 27, 2022 9:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lincoln University curators to interview presidential candidates soon

January 26, 2022 7:24 PM Lucas Geisler

The Lincoln University Board of Curators will speak with three finalists for the college’s new president soon, according to the school.

WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Cole County reports 137 new coronavirus cases

January 26, 2022 2:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Jamestown C-1 School District to go to virtual learning Thursday

January 25, 2022 11:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no coronavirus updates due to increased workload for staff

January 24, 2022 11:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City Room at the Inn to open Feb. 1

January 21, 2022 8:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new emergency overnight shelter in Jefferson City announced they plan to open on Feb. 1. The Jefferson City Room at the Inn will be open at 1015 Edmonds Street in the Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri building. The shelter will be open from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m and

Hospitals seeing worst cases of COVID-19 in unvaccinated as omicron surge presses on

January 21, 2022 11:59 AM Kennedy Miller

According to Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, unvaccinated or partially unvaccinated people account for 88% of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri. Just 0.03% percent of people who are fully vaccinated have died from the virus in Missouri.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Library and curbside pickup to closed through Wednesday due to staffing shortage

January 21, 2022 12:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

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